>>Highs

SClub7 Now manufactured teen pop bands have TV shows too. GREAT!

IntellimousesYou don't need a mouse pad anymore. Just 80 bucks.

Boycotting Bond That sky-snowboarding scene in the last one was "hip" enough for us, thanks.

The Beastie's Sounds of Science box set Every track's a keeper. The ultimate Xmas gift.

The American Movie trailer Does that flick look good, or what?

The Andy Kaufman revival LATKA! LATKA!

>>Lows

Circus-training-as-exercise A trend initiated by the Crunch gym in NYC. Next up miming-as-extreme-sport. And what's wrong with treadmills, anyway?

PradaEnough. We want nada.

Brunch lineups Going for brunch is embarrassing enough. Waiting in line for it is beyond humiliation. Eggies at home from now on.

Tom Hank's beard magazineHelloooo, Santa.

www.annoyingoldpeople.comEspecially moms who think themselves revolutionary for buying beauty products on the Net.

The re-cool-ification of plain namesBefore you decide to name your son "Ben," remember that's what Wacko Jacko called his rat.